Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Month
Xbox Game Pass subscribers received a familiar piece of news this week: another batch of titles is heading for the exit. Microsoft has confirmed that 8 games will leave the Game Pass library in early July 2026, with all of them available at a discount of at least 20% until their removal date of July 15.
The list is notable for a few high-profile departures, particularly in the co-op space. PowerWash Simulator and Golf With Your Friends are both leaving โ a meaningful double hit for players who have been using Game Pass as a way to enjoy relaxed multiplayer sessions with friends.
The Full List of Games Leaving July 15
Microsoft's updated list of departing titles for early July 2026 includes:
PowerWash Simulator โ The beloved pressure-washing relaxation game has been a Game Pass staple for years, frequently recommended as a stress-free co-op experience. Its departure ends a lengthy run on the service.
Golf With Your Friends โ Six years on Game Pass comes to an end for this multiplayer mini-golf title. Few games have had as long a run on the service before leaving.
Additional titles from the original announced list of eleven have since been removed by Microsoft. Three games โ My Friendly Neighborhood, Back to the Dawn, and Whiskerwood โ were pulled from the departing list, leaving the final count at eight.
Discounts Available Until July 15
All departing games are currently available to purchase at a minimum 20% discount for Game Pass subscribers. Some titles may see deeper discounts as part of broader Xbox sales running in the same window.
For players who have been meaning to play any of these games but have not gotten around to it, July 15 is the hard deadline. After that date, the games will only be accessible by purchasing them at full price.
The Co-op Losses Hit Hard
The simultaneous departure of PowerWash Simulator and Golf With Your Friends represents a particularly noticeable gap in Game Pass's casual co-op offerings. Both games became popular recommendations for players looking for low-stress multiplayer experiences โ the kind of game you load up with a friend or family member who does not normally play games.
PowerWash Simulator in particular developed a reputation as one of the most unexpectedly calming games on the service, with a devoted community that has been playing it consistently since it first arrived. Golf With Your Friends has a similarly straightforward appeal: simple rules, accessible controls, wildly creative course design.
What's Coming to Replace Them
July 2026 is not all losses for Game Pass. The service has several major additions coming this month, most notably Halo: Campaign Evolved โ the ground-up Unreal Engine 5 remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved โ which arrives on Game Pass day one on July 28. Palworld Version 1.0 also launches on Game Pass on July 10.
The overall Game Pass value proposition for July remains strong despite the departures, with two of the biggest gaming releases of the summer available to subscribers at no additional cost.
What's Next
Games leaving Game Pass on July 15, 2026 are available now at a 20% discount or greater for active subscribers. Players have until that date to complete these games or decide whether to purchase them permanently.
Microsoft typically announces the next wave of Game Pass additions and departures on a rolling basis. Subscribers can check the Xbox app or the official Xbox website for the most current list of upcoming additions and removals.
